A “powerless power play.” The phrase has been uttered an uncounted amount of times by New York Rangers fans in recent years. Twitter is full of examples. Frustration with the man-advantage is an annual tradition at this point.
The problem has been on the radar for more than just spectators, though. Rangers management has made multiple moves in attempts to fix the issue.
Whether it was Bryan McCabe, Brad Richards, Keith Yandle, or Dan Boyle, the emphasis on finding a power play quarterback has not been overlooked.
Despite that list of power play gurus, however, the Rangers power play continued to be mediocre at best over the last few years.